Match Report
23 points separated the sides: Colchester United 12th on 66, Newport County 20th on 43. On the form table Newport County stood 6th over the last five rounds, despite being 20th overall. Against a league average of 1.29 goals per team per game, Newport County ran at 1.04 scored and 1.67 conceded, Colchester United at 1.35 and 1.07.
Across 19 recorded meetings, Newport County have 6 wins to Colchester United's 8, with 5 draws, at 2.21 goals per meeting.
The match was played at Rodney Parade (capacity 7,850). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Newport County: Lee Jenkins (90') · Colchester United: Harry Anderson (58'), Jack Payne (64')
Key stats
Possession: Newport County 47% · Colchester United 53% · Total shots: 12-17 · On target: 3-8 · Corners: 8-2




